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Making a payment
How to make a payment
We accept: Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Mastercard and PayPal.
Dependent on your card provider the system may ask for additional information in line with 3D secure requirements, this gives you an added layer of security when paying online.
All payments are made in GBP Sterling.
View our terms and conditions for online payments.
Payment FAQs
What is my Student ID number?
Your Student ID number is the number on your offer letter without the U, for example "1234567."
I don't know my Student ID. Where can I find it?
Your Student ID can be found on your offer letter or any UEL email communication. (This is the same as your applicant number).
Is there an additional charge for paying by credit or debit card?
No, there are no additional charges by UEL, if you choose to pay by debit or credit card.
Can I pay in instalments and is there a charge if I do?
You can pay your fees in full or in instalments.
If you decide to pay by instalments, you can sign up to a five (consecutive) month instalment plan as part of your online enrolment process.
There are no additional charges added for choosing to pay in instalments.
What are the instalment options?
Payment will be made in five equal consecutive monthly instalments and you must pay 20% of your tuition fees as the first instalment using a debit or credit card online. You must then set up a recurring card payment schedule. This option will only be available up to the enrolment deadline date.
I have a sponsor who will be invoiced for my student fees. Can they pay in instalments?
No - instalment payments are not available for fees invoiced to student sponsors.
That means that employers, local authorities, charities or any other third party accepted sponsors will need to pay your fees in full.
Can I pay by direct debit?
No - we do not offer direct debit as a payment option.
As an alternative to direct debit you can set up a recurring card payment schedule (a standing order), to pay your fees in five equal consecutive monthly instalments - which is the only instalment option available.
Who can pay my fees?
Anyone can make payment, whether they are the student or paying on behalf of a student. For example: Student, parent, other family member, friend, sponsor or agent.
Can payments be made in a different currency than GBP?
No - All payments must be in British Pound Sterling.
We are not responsible for any fluctuation in exchange rates and/or any bank charges.
How can I pay my fees?
If you are a currently enrolled student, you can view your statement and pay your Tuition Fees by card or PayPal through UEL Direct 24/7 by logging into uel.ac.uk/ueldirect and following the links. You will need your student number and password to use this method.
If you are making a payment on behalf of a student, you can make payments against their Tuition Fees account via the following link https://epay.uel.ac.uk . You must have their Student ID number and date of birth to log in.
Is there a discount if I pay in full before enrolment?
Students will receive a 5% discount if they pay their fees in full before or at enrolment.
The early payment discount applies to students paying the Overseas rate of fees on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes who paying their own fees, and to Home students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes who pay their own fees.
Contact us
If you have a query regarding what to pay to the Income & Credit Control team please call on the following number: +44 (0) 20 8223 7333 (lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).